If the Panthers take a receiver high in the draft -- or see Marvin McNutt or Tavarres King develop -- it's not unreasonable to suggest they could find someone to catch another 2-3 passes a game.

If that happens -- and Cotchery, Underwood and Avant stay healthy and come close to matching their 2013 numbers -- the Panthers could find their way to 10 catches a game.

But without a true No. 1 receiver -- like Avant had in Philly in DeSean Jackson, Cotchery had in Antonio Brown, and Underwood had in Vincent Jackson -- one of those receivers is going to draw extra coverage.

The bottom line, the Panthers have brought in a proven group of complementary receivers, all of whom are said to be high-character guys who will help in the locker room and with the development of the young wideouts.

On statistics alone, it's hard to argue that Cotchery-Avant-Underwood is a better receiving lineup than Smith-Brandon LaFell-Ted Ginn Jr.